In this fun, rhyming children s story, Wertely the Durkle has a surprising (and slobbery) run in with a curious creature looking for a snack. But when these two very different characters decide to help one another repair the damage caused by their topsy turvy introduction, they become the best of friends. The silly words and whimsical characters of the book help fuel a child's imagination. Parents and grandparents are sure to appreciate the subtle moral to the story.